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NSW Civil Celebrations Network (CCN) Inc - newest association

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State registered: NSW FOR LATEST NEWS
 Civil_Celebrations_Network
Year registered: 2008
Website: www.civilcelebrationsnetwork.org.au
Membership Categories Civil marriage and other celebrants who support the objectives of the CCN Inc.
Geographic area Australia wide
Administration Contact the Coordinator  - Leave message on 1300 781 444 or direct 02 4885 2393
Text: 0419 498 768
History The Civil Celebrations Network is one of the newer associations with civil celebrants as members and affiliates who are committed to the aims of the association. 
 Association Objectives
 (1) To improve the health and well being of all citizens by promoting civil ceremonies and celebrations to  celebrate respectful caring family, friendship and other relationships in the context of various rites of passage and other significant events for individuals, families, and communities

(2) Promote and support the role celebrants can play in the promotion and protection of  civil rights and responsibilities for all citizens,  irrespective of their ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexual orientation, ability, education, economic standing, and religious and/ or spiritual beliefs

(3) Network  with government,  community groups, non-profit organizations and where appropriate for-profit organizations  that support civil rights principles for the development and maintenance of the above objectives
Membership requirement

Support development of civil celebrancy as a profession
Support the role of civil celebrants in a multicultural society
Support civil and human rights and responsibilities for all Australians
Support choice for couples and celebrants regarding issues of same sex marriage.

See  website

Membership Fees $ 5 to join; $ 10 pa for CCN Inc membership

NOTE: Join the CCNA for specific celebrant support. 
  • Celebrant Subscriptions may be taken in the main Celebrants Directory or the Funeral Specific Celebrant Directory.
  • CCNA fees include  CCN Inc membership fees, if a written application for membership is made.
Access to
* OAMPS Celebrants PI & PL Insurance policy ( $109 pa)
• CAL_ACCN Copyright Licence $ 45 pa. ACCN members $  50 pa CCN Inc.
Why are fees low?

Because
  •  the CCN Inc wants to encourage other professionals, parents and families to support the work of civil celebrants in providing ceremonies with bring people together in inclusive ways.
Because it is assumed that
  • most professional celebrants want a voice in government proposals that affect their ability to operate their celebrancy practices

NOTE:  CCN INC memberships does not grant access to the CCNA websites or resources.

Targets
  • Celebrants for ALL Occasions
  • Coming of Age Citizenship Ceremonies (or Affirmation of Citizenship) for all 18 year old Australian Citizens.
  • Wedding Anniversaries and Birthdays for 25+ and their families
  • Ceremonies for 55+ age group and their familes
  • Eldering Ceremonies
  • Recognition of Committed Caring Relationships Project:
    - A National Civil Unions Program and / or
    - Marriage for Adult Heterosexual, Same Sex Attracted, Bisexual, Trans & Intersex Couples
  • "Add a Ceremony to a Celebration" project
Membership Applications

Members services:

Note: For specific celebrant support, join the CCNA

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Deluxe Listing on CCN Inc website (Photo, webpage and link to own website)

Strong advocacy to government, especially the AGD,  on

  • the above principles and projects
  • the needs of civil celebrants
* OAMPS Celebrants PI & PL Insurance policy ( $109 pa)
• CAL_ACCN Copyright Licence $ 45 pa. ACCN members $  50 pa CCN Inc.
CCN Inc Committee
Contact the Coordinator via website